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Independent Film Arizona is collecting stories about filmmakers who have been trained or assisted by Access Tucson and films that have been made with the help of Access Tucson. Did you take a class when you were first learning the craft? Let us know. Have you offered a class through Access Tucson? Let us know. Did you borrow some equipment for a project? Let us know. Did you show one of your films through Access Tucson? Let us know. Did you see something on Access Tucson that was unique and important to you as a filmmaker. Let us know.

If you have a story about why Access Tucson has been important to you or has been important to Tucson (or if you just want to document your support for Access Tucson) -- send your name and your story to independentfilmarizona@gmail.com so we can add it to our compilation.

We will be dedicating a portion of our June 2 Documentary Film Meeting (Tuesday, June 2, Connect, 33 South Fifth Avenue, Tucson) to documenting the value of Access Tucson to the community.

SEASON TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!$54 General Admission - for all three plays$45 Seniors, Students, Military - for all three plays

BY THE BOG OF CATS by Marina CarrWinner of the 1998 Irish Theatre Award for Best PlayNovember 5 – 22, 2015 at Zuzi Theatre

A retelling of Medea set in the Irish bogs. Hester, an Irish Traveller, courageously attempts to save her land and her daughter in the midst of unbearable loss.

“Pure poetry. No one has this kind of powerful voice. You have to go back to the classics.” - Holly Hunter

4000 MILES by Amy HerzogFinalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for DramaFebruary 11 – 28, 2016 at the Cabaret above the Temple

A young man reappears in his grandmother’s life at exactly the right time for them both.“A funny, moving, altogether wonderful drama. [A] heartening reminder that a keen focus on life’s small moments can pay off in a big way onstage.” - The New York Times

ANNA IN THE TROPICS by Nilo CruzWinner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for DramaApril 14 – May 1, 2016 at Zuzi Theatre

Into a family-run cigar factory in 1929 Florida comes a new lector to entertain the workers. But when he reads Anna Karenina to the cigar-making women, the story sparks emotions that soon reel out of control.“The words of Nilo Cruz waft from a stage like a scented breeze. They sparkle and prickle and swirl, enveloping those who listen in both a specific place and time – and in timeless passions that touch us all.” - The Miami Herald

(May 30, 2015, Tucson. AZ) The Community Players, one of Tucson’s longest existing theatre companies, has announced the introduction of The Festival Of Acts, an event that will become an annual contest for playwrights living in Arizona. The contest will begin June 1, 2015 and accept submissions through April 1, 2016. All of the plays submitted will be judged on the following criteria: Plot, Character Development, Dialogue and Overall Writing Quality. The submitted works must be between 30 and 45 minutes in length and be unpublished and unproduced. The three plays that are judged to be the best will then be produced by The Community Players in The Festival Of One Acts, the final show of their 2015-16 season. “It’s very exciting for us,” says Scott Berg, Board President of The Community Players, “to develop and oversee, what could become a great avenue for playwrights state wide, to get their work out there, to get it read by people in the theatre community, and potentially have it produced. To be able to offer that kind of opportunity is very rewarding.”

A full list of the rules and guidelines for submitting can be found on The Community Players website at www.communityplayerstucson.org and clicking on the “Rules For Contest” button. A submission cover page is provided to make it more convenient for everyone wishing to enter their work. Submissions are only being taken electronically so everyone is encouraged to familiarize themselves with the submission guidelines so as not to forget a critical element if they won’t be utilizing the provided form. Submitting playwrights must reside within the state of Arizona. All efforts have been made to make things as clear as possible, however, if people have questions, they can send an email to FestivalOfOneActs@outlook.com. Please allow 48 hours for a response. Best of luck everyone.

"Opposing dictatorship and republicanism, private virtue and mob violence, Shakespeare's tense drama of high politics reveals the emotional currents that flow between men in power with themes that still resonate even today. This sell-out production employed authentic Renaissance costumes and staging, and Dominic Dromgoole's impassioned interpretation of one of Shakespeare's classic plays showcased "a rapport between the performers and the audience that feels genuinely magical" (Daily Telegraph)."

Independent Film Arizona's June 2 Meeting will focus on documentary filmmaking. Arguably, documentary filmmakers are the original ultra-low budget filmmakers with a skill set applicable to all independent filmmakers.

We will both hold a panel discussion of experienced documentary filmmakers and demonstrate lighting and shooting a documentary interview.

The panel discussion will address: what is documentary filmmaking (relative to dramatic film, educational film, and news reporting), what are the production techniques specifically applicable to documentary filmmakers; fundraising for and the economics of documentary filmmaking; and documentary film distribution.

The demonstration of core camera and lighting skills will show how to light and shoot a documentary interview (with a discussion of editing concerns). While shooting an interview is a fundamental skill of any documentary filmmaker, the lighting and composition issues addressed in this demonstration will of course be applicable and valuable to filmmakers working in any genre.

IFA's Documentary Film Meeting. 7 PM. Tuesday, June 2, Connect Coworking, 33 South Fifth Avenue (between Broadway and Congress) in Downtown Tucson. The meeting is free and open to all.

Born in Detroit, Michigan December 5, 1937, Jay was one of twelve kids who moved so much one of his sisters was ‘born in four different states.’

Jay moved to Tucson from Houston, Texas in 1961. He joined Harwood Advertising as Creative Director in 1963, bought the agency in 1972, changed the name toTaylor Advertising, which became the largest in Arizona.

In late 60s, Jay and best friend Frank Kalil formed the comedy team,Kalil and Taylor. They wrote and produced the comedy album, “My Plumber Doesn’t Make House Calls,” on Capitol Records, appeared onTonight Show,Andy Williams Show, and others.

Jay has found funny stuff at every turn of his life, every stop. This is warm, contemporary humor woven from one amazing life’s journey.

TWENTY FIRST CENTURY COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING workshop hosted by THE INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING (ICS) is for writers, directors and actors in film and theater who want to immerse themselves for five days in developing stories through the ICS process.

WHERE

Lodge of the Desert in beautiful southwest Tucson AZ. We will learn about collaborative storytelling in stories, scripts and plays, surrounded by mountains, the desert, and the the artistic culture of Arizona. 306 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson AZ, 85711. www.lodgeonthedesert.com/

WHOThe ICS conference is limited to sixteen participants with some active background in theater or film and with a strong interest in collaborative storytelling. The ideal balance will include writers, actors, directors, and a variety of theater and film professionals so workshop groups will have a variety of skills to explore collaborations. Each candidate will submit a resume and have an interview via phone, Skype or in person as part of the process in determining a strong fit for this first ICS event.

SUNDAY JULY 26 THROUGH THURSDAY JULY 30, 2015

SCHEDULE

Sunday July 26.

Arrive. Casual meet and greet. 7:30pm. Buffet dinner.

Monday, July 27 and through Thursday, July 30.

Mornings. Sessions with experts.

Afternoons and evenings. Small group workshops.

Thursday Evening, July 30th.

Showcase performances and closing event.

WHAT

INTENSIVE MENTORING every morning Monday through Thursday. Intensive mentoring by experts on writing, acting and directing. Mentors include film and theater professionals.

DAILY CREATIVE SESSIONS by professionals on topics such as ‘What is story?’ ‘What is 21st Century Storytelling?’, ‘Prose into Performed Story,’ ‘Improv Into Story,’ ‘Story Structures and Actors Living Truthfully in the Moment,’ the ‘Ethos of Creative Collaboration.’ etc. Professionals include Howard Allen, top ranked script doctor, and Royce Sparks, certified Meisner instructor.

SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS every afternoon and evening where participants in small groups apply the ICS storytelling process in creating work.

A FILMED SHOWCASE of devised work created during the week open to an invited audience of theatre and film professionals to demonstrate the process.

MEET AND GREET at opening and closing receptions as well as throughout the meeting for informal discussions with fellow participants and invited guests.

COST

$300 tuition includes all sessions, workshops, mentoring during the conference, dinner and snacks at receptions, meetings, DVD of the event and handbook of conference materials. Scholarships available Free parking for local participants. Payment is required by July 1.

*An automatic 10% discount is offered to any students of the Meisner Technique International Summer 2015 Meisner Technique Intensive!

ROOM AND BOARD

Meals other than the closing event and room are not covered in the tuition. The Lodge of the Desert offers participants a special $70 a night rate. Private and shared rooms available.

TO APPLY The Institute is limited to sixteen participants. Applicants should email with subject line “Collaborative Storytelling” and an artistic resume and contact information to

"I am happy to announce that women playwrights dominate my first full season as producing director at Borderlands Theater. We are producing two new plays by women, and a commissioned collaborative theatrical event penned by two women and one man," said Marc David Pinate, Borderlands Theater's new producing director.

The 2015/16 season features 3 plays staged at the intimate 80 seat Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Space, and one site specific production.

Pinate said, "Not only are we showcasing women playwrights this season, we are also putting Tucson stories forward."

The season includes:

Más

By Milta Ortiz

September 10-27, 2015

Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theater

A world premiere about the banning of Mexican American Studies in TUSD.

A Tucson Pastorela

By Howard Allen and the Pastorela ghost writers.

December 3-6, 2015

Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theater

The beloved, family friendly, 19th annual holiday tradition returns.

The Barrio Stories Project

By Virginia Grise, Martin Zimmerman, and local playwright, Elaine Romero.

March 3 - 6, 2016.

Locations to be determined

National attention is focused on this much anticipated site-specific theater event. This is an outdoor event with light walking. Additional indoor performances with seating will be held for patrons with mobility issues.

Ghosts of Lote Bravo

By Hilary BettisApril 14-May1, 2016

Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theater

A National New Play Network rolling world premiere about survival in a border town.

This weekend we celebrate the end of an era! TIM INC is going into improv retirement! Our longest running harold team will perform on Friday night at 7 PM in Harold Night.

On Saturday at 9 PM, the TIM INC Celebration concludes with a special show. Watch the last TIM INC harold, and then join the cast on the stage for montage jams. Any audience member can play along and join the show!

This week at the TIM Comedy Theater

TIM Comedy Theater

329 E. 7th St. | Tucson, AZ | 6th/7th Street Streetcar Stop

Harold Nightstarts the weekend off on Friday at 7 PM. The harold is the world's most famous long format! Developed by Del Close in the 1960's watch our improvisers take one suggestion and weave it into a myriad of scenes! House harold teams TIM INC and Already Jumped will perform!

At 9 PM The Soap Boxwelcomes Bridgitte Thum, she works at B Line, our neighbor on 4th Ave. She also is a local artist and performer.

Saturday at 7 PM,Improv Throwdowntakes the stage! Our fast paced short form show features, improv games, rap battles, and improvised jokes made up right on the spot. Which team will walk away with the street cred this week?!?!

MC: Justin Lukasewicz

Red Squad: Stephanie Lovinger, Jacob Lockwood, and Jessie Stapp Roth

Black Squad: Dan Kellish, Esther Brilliant, and Dave Devery

TIM Comedy School Heats Up

Every class in our improv comedy curriculum will be starting a new section before the end of July. This includes our first Improv 501 focusing on Advanced harold.